Phantom 4 GL300C battery charge problems

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Well, bought a Phanjtom 4 off eBay advertised as ‘perfect’ and whilst cosmetically it most certainly was unblemished, the remote control when powered up immediately flashed red LED and beeped continuously copmplaining of low voltage. Tried recharging, got the fisrt LED solid second LED flashing scenario.

Contacted seller who to be honest couldn’t give a toss, shame really, first eBayer I’ve met with an atitude like that.

Searched about and decided it was either the Gas Gauge IC or associated circuitry that needed re-flowing or replacing, and as I don’t have any surface mount equipment decided to get it repaired. There are a few businesses advertising on line offering GL300C repairs but I plumped for AB Repair (www.phantomrepair.co.uk/) who’s site stated -

Phantom Repair UK - About us

Drone Repair UK is a part of AB Repair that is dedicated in Drone repair. Our drone techs have been trained in repairing drones and have been reparing drones since 2013.

AB Repairs main tech Scott who was a DJI authorized repairer for Heliguys and their main tech has built and repaired all types of drones and has fixed over 500 DJI Phantoms himself. He has also built Pro drones such as the Freefly Cinestar HL8, DJI S1000 used in TV shows for the BBC, Ch4, Racetech, Game of Thrones and movies such as Star Wars and more

Scott also has certificates in BS 7671 (17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations), AM2 Certificate of electrotechnical occupational competence, Level 3 Certificatein electrotechnical techology installation (Buildings and structures) and many more.

Honestly couldn’t be more pleased with every aspect of dealing with them - first class customer service, absolutely incredibly fast turn round, excellent communications.

Sixty pound all in and they had it back to me the day after they received it!

I love to tell people when I find a really excellent service - and AB Repair (www.phantomrepair.co.uk) and Scott really are excellent!

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Nice to know, thanks for the tip. Bet you can’t wait to get back in the air again.

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You bet, been out all afternoon :+1:

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Jealous :nauseated_face:
Where did you get to, anywhere good?

I had to go to Telford this afternoon so I thought I’d take some video of Wrekin Motocross track while I was in the vicinity.
I’d done all my flight planning, checked for no-fly zones and the latest NOTAMS – all good and I was raring to go…
Got there and the lane leading to it was blocked by a padlocked gate covered in dire warnings against trespassers. Doh! :sob:

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Met up with some chaps north of Wrexham then stopped off and got some video of Ash church on the way home - enjoyed that.
Probably get out today if it’s dry.

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Excellent news @rangioran and also an excellent recommendation!

I always take far more value in recommendations from places like this than I do from places like not-so-Trust(worthy)Pilot and other reviews.

Thanks for spreading the word :+1:

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Hi @PingSpike - like you, I hold personal recommendations in high order and to be honest, that’s eactly why I posted that.
Incidentally, thanks for the info re contactin DJI re Red NFZ’s - I’ll keep you informed :+1:

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great to hear that these guys are the dogs - do - dahs in repairs.
Always good to have someone who has had personal experience of repair centres.
And does sound also that they are respectfully priced . unlike some I have seen!